Plant Manager - Biomass Power Station

Astute People; Snetterton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contractor in Snetterton is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a biomass power station. Responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency, managing a team, and compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of senior management experience in a relevant plant, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in a relevant Power Station or Process Plant.
• Proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPIs.
• Familiar with relevant Engineering legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation and performance of the facility.
• Manage site O&M team and third-party contractors.
• Oversee plant improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute O&M strategy on site.
• Manage HSE, Quality, and Environmental systems.
• Take financial responsibility for the plant.

Skills

Senior management experience

Strong man-management skills

Leadership skills

Budget management experience

Familiar with Engineering standards

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC / HND / ONC or equivalent

IOSH / NEBOSH (Health & Safety)

Tools

HV SAP (High Voltage Authorised)

Job description

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading global O&M Contractor who operate a fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste facilities across the UK.

The Biomass Power Station in Snetterton, is capable of producing around 42MW of electricity, processing 250,000 tonnes of straw per year.

As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the facilities day to day operations ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and performance against key contractual obligations.

Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role:

Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for :

• Ensuring that the facility is operated efficiently and that all performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Managing the site O&M team & third‑party contractors, ensuring the plant is run in a safe & efficient manner, in compliance with all internal & external standards & legislation.
• Oversee plant improvement opportunities to increase plant availability and reduce ongoing costs.
• Development and delivery of the O&M strategy on site, including the implementation and execution of planned / unplanned maintenance activity, outages and day to day operations.
• Managing HSE, Quality and Environmental systems in accordance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Managing the site's budgets and taking financial responsibility for the plant.
• Ensure that the businesses operating model is implemented across the facility.
• Tracking costs for capital project and outages.
• Managing and developing site personnel.
• Reporting on QHSE, Financial, Operations and Maintenance issues.

Professional qualifications

• Ideally qualified with a Degree in a relevant Engineering field.
• HNC / HND / ONC or similarly qualified candidates with relevant work experience will be welcome to apply.
• Ideally hold an IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent in Health & Safety.
• HV SAP / High Voltage Authorised would be advantageous.

Personal skills

The Plant Manager role would suit someone who has :

• At least 5 years senior management experience on a Power Station or Large Process Plant with Power / Steam Raising plant; Energy from Waste, Biomass, CCGT, CHP, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
• Strong man‑management and leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI's.
• Familiar with Engineering standards and legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
• Budget / Commercial / Strategic experience.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension

Full benefits available

Full benefits available

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful